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UP govt buses can now be booked for weddings and trips
Uttar Pradesh state road transport buses can now be hired for weddings, picnics and educational tours under a charter scheme with fixed rates. UPSRTC has set prices for the first time, covering…
Uttar Pradesh state road transport buses can now be hired for weddings, picnics and educational tours under a charter scheme with fixed rates. UPSRTC has set prices for the first time, covering electric, AC diesel and ordinary buses for up to 24 hours and 400 km.
In Lucknow, only the city's 115 electric buses are available for such charters, raising concern that diverting vehicles from regular routes could worsen the bus shortage. About 300 more city buses are promised but not yet in service. The regional manager said buses will only be taken from routes where passenger demand is roughly 50 per cent, and the facility will be withdrawn during festivals.
A 42-seater AC electric bus costs Rs 32,845 for a day, while a 51-seater is Rs 33,627. Bookings must be made offline through the regional office. The corporation has about 320 electric buses across the state.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The UP road transport corporation has long operated on a model where state buses served fixed routes and schedules. Charter bookings were never formalised with published rates, meaning private arrangements existed on an ad hoc basis if they existed at all. The new tariff sheet changes that, but the real constraint is inventory. Lucknow's current city bus fleet of 115 electric buses is already stretched on regular routes, diverting even a few for private hires risks thinning frequency at stops where demand is steady, not low. The corporation has promised 300 more buses, but no timeline is stated. The next sign to watch is whether the regional manager's office begins publishing monthly data on how many buses were chartered versus those kept on scheduled city service.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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